Jacques I.
Yelp
We first heard about Finnriver Farm & Cidery as they were a vendor at the Bellevue Farmer's Market when the market was held in downtown Bellevue. Since then, we had become fans of Finnriver cider, so made it a note to visit when in the area.
While traveling around the Olympic Peninsula, we stopped by Finnriver Farm & Cidery on a late Saturday afternoon. It was easy to find in the small town of Chimacum, with plenty of designated parking. When we arrived, there was a line outside the door, as they were enforcing a certain limit of persons in the cidery. For the two of us, it was only about a 15-minute wait.
The space was beautiful. Before we were escorted to our table, we were told that we could wash our hands or use hand sanitizer in the outdoor sink, which is near the entrance. Then, we were able to be seated in a covered outdoor area that looked out to the farm. Because we had our dog with us, we were unable to sit out on the farm grounds, which is the best seating in the house. But we were just glad that they did allow us to bring her, as they only allow small dogs here.
The menu was found from scanning a QR code, which was also where we ordered and paid out from, which minimized interaction among staff. My boyfriend and I shared a flight and a lavender cocktail, which didn't take long to get after we ordered.
The flight is the best way to try all the ciders here. My personal favorite is their seasonal, a lavender and black currant one, but there's something for everyone here. Some of the ciders are on the sweeter side, yet more dry ones can be found here, offering a good range of flavors. They also had a small food menu, as well as a pizza vendor on site, which made wood-fired oven pizzas. Yet, what's especially cool about Finnriver is their commitment to using organic and seasonal products. I encourage everyone who visits to tour the grounds once you're finished drinking, to see the different fruit and products planted here.
This was a nice stop on our road trip around the Peninsula. For anyone who likes ciders, Finnriver is one to check out, in a welcoming setting, with friendly staff and flavors worth checking out.